Life Scientist Purchasing Trends 2015

The results are in for the 2015 Science/AAAS Life Scientist Purchasing Trends Study. ACP-LS is honored to have worked closely with Science/AAAS on the research study, and now ACP-LS members have access to the full report.

Report highlights

534 respondents

42% expect their laboratory budgets to increase in 2016

Facebook found to be the social media site relied on most for new life science product information

Company websites and information from colleagues remain the most important resource when purchasing from life science suppliers

Technical comparisons with competitive products are most helpful when evaluating life science products

Only 39% of life scientists involve suppliers when the need for a product or service is being determined

Brand may account for 25% of customer loyalty when buying life science products

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